Sylvamo
Area Manufacturing Execellence Leader - Ti - Manufacturing Excellence
Sylvamo, Ticonderoga, New York, United States
Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Ti - Manufacturing Excellence
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At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.
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Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader Location: Castleton, VT
Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00
Position Description The Area Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Leader reports directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Excellence (MME). The Area ME Leader is directly responsible for the Manufacturing Excellence process, which includes year-over-year (YOY) continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost reduction. The expectation is a minimum of 80% of the ME Leader’s time will involve activities related to Deliberate Improvement. The ME Leader should, however, maintain awareness of the mill’s day-to-day issues and problems while staying primarily focused on proactive, long‑term progress. The ME Leader must ensure close coordination with resources at all levels of the organization, including Business Unit Managers, Area Managers, and the “improve” resources, to ensure the department’s improvement plan is coordinated and cohesive.
Key Responsibilities
Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
Dedicated leader for deliberate improvement project identification and execution.
Provide guidance and priority setting for Process Engineers.
Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage all employees in improvement activities and the utilization of Lean Six Sigma tools.
Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives.
Coordinate the identification, initiation, development, and successful implementation as shown by results tracking of cost reduction capital opportunities.
Support the capital FEL process especially at the FEL 1/ analysis and implementation levels.
Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems.
Support operations by assisting with troubleshooting problems utilizing the appropriate ME tools.
Support cross‑departmental projects/initiatives.
Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through multiple deliberate and continuous improvement.
Train salaried and hourly employees to develop ME skills.
Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate ME systems and processes to support sustainability of improvements as they are accomplished.
Qualifications It is required that the Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent, significant results through systems and teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related degree and experience.
5+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience required.
Managerial experience in manufacturing is required.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred. Willingness to complete green belt training necessary.
Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, PI process book, Proficy, SAP, Microsoft project.
Minitab proficiency a plus.
Benefits Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.
Come grow with us!
Area Manufacturing Excellence Leader Location: Castleton, VT
Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00
Position Description The Area Manufacturing Excellence (ME) Leader reports directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Excellence (MME). The Area ME Leader is directly responsible for the Manufacturing Excellence process, which includes year-over-year (YOY) continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, reliability and cost reduction. The expectation is a minimum of 80% of the ME Leader’s time will involve activities related to Deliberate Improvement. The ME Leader should, however, maintain awareness of the mill’s day-to-day issues and problems while staying primarily focused on proactive, long‑term progress. The ME Leader must ensure close coordination with resources at all levels of the organization, including Business Unit Managers, Area Managers, and the “improve” resources, to ensure the department’s improvement plan is coordinated and cohesive.
Key Responsibilities
Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results.
Dedicated leader for deliberate improvement project identification and execution.
Provide guidance and priority setting for Process Engineers.
Drive mill initiatives in the department to engage all employees in improvement activities and the utilization of Lean Six Sigma tools.
Lead/provide ME support to project teams on budget initiatives.
Coordinate the identification, initiation, development, and successful implementation as shown by results tracking of cost reduction capital opportunities.
Support the capital FEL process especially at the FEL 1/ analysis and implementation levels.
Advocate for sustainable improvement practices and systems.
Support operations by assisting with troubleshooting problems utilizing the appropriate ME tools.
Support cross‑departmental projects/initiatives.
Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings through multiple deliberate and continuous improvement.
Train salaried and hourly employees to develop ME skills.
Influence Business Unit operations teams to incorporate ME systems and processes to support sustainability of improvements as they are accomplished.
Qualifications It is required that the Manufacturing Excellence Leader role be filled by an individual with a strong manufacturing management background and a track record of achieving consistent, significant results through systems and teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related degree and experience.
5+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
Lean manufacturing experience required.
Managerial experience in manufacturing is required.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred. Willingness to complete green belt training necessary.
Experience with continuous improvement concepts and tools.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, PI process book, Proficy, SAP, Microsoft project.
Minitab proficiency a plus.
Benefits Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sylvamo by 2x.
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